Legends with views of the Illas Sisargas

We begin this walk of almost 4 km on the seafront promenade of Malpica de Bergantiños, bordering praia de Area Maior. At the end, the first section is a path that follows the end of the sandy area ascending between walls to a panoramic point over the village. From here the dirt road will take us to praia de Seaia, in a more rural environment.

The route goes uphill and we reach the fonte Navenllos, where we can stop and enjoy the extraordinary views of the coast of Malpica and the stretch covered. We continue the ascent that will take us to the hermitage of Santo Hadrian (16th-17th century, renovated in the 19th century) and the fonte do Santo, of miraculous properties according to tradition, a place of legends linked to the saint.

Here begins one of the most popular hiking routes in Galicia: the Camiño dos Faros, which ends in Fisterra. Another attraction is the view of the Illas Sisargas, which seem to be within reach, and which are an important bird refuge.

Praia de Area Maior (43°19'29.14"N / 8°48'36.55"W)

Hermitage of Santo Hadrián (43°20'22.56"N / 8°49'55.38"W)